adjective General Slang

lockdown

LOCK-down · adjective · slang

An elite on-ball defender who shuts scorers down

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Describes a defender so effective they neutralize the player they guard.

“He's a lockdown defender — he erased their star.”
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lockdown In A Sentence

He's a lockdown defender — he erased their star.

Origin & Usage

'Locking down' an opponent defensively.

Variants lock-down

People Also Ask

What does lockdown mean in basketball?

It describes an elite defender who completely shuts down the offensive player they're guarding, neutralizing their scoring.

What is a lockdown defender?

A player known for smothering on-ball defense who can 'erase' an opponent's best scorer over the course of a game.

Where does the term lockdown come from?

It comes from the idea of 'locking down' an opponent defensively, sealing them off from doing what they want.

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